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Registration opens:
October 21st, 2026

Escape Experience

Genealogy and the 1904 Diary
2026-11-18 15:30:00 2026-11-18 17:00:00 America/Chicago Escape Experience Step into a time-traveling adventure, where your mission is to retrieve the stolen diary of the illustrious Iris Baughman. EVPL Central - Browning Meeting Rooms A And B

Wednesday, November 18
3:30pm - 5:00pm

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EVPL Central

Browning Meeting Rooms A And B

Step into a time-traveling adventure, where your mission is to retrieve the stolen diary of the illustrious Iris Baughman.

This challenge is tailor-made for those who have a knack for genealogy and a deep connection to history. Join us for an exhilarating test of wits, where every clue and puzzle brings you closer to unraveling a century-old mystery. Are you ready to embark on this thrilling quest?

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults (12-18) |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Interest |

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EVPL Central
Phone: 812.428.8200
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Wed, Oct 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Oct 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

*Originally opened in 1932 and designated as Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library’s main branch, EVPL Central is located at 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. With 145,000 square feet, the building contains areas for kids and teens, Maker Central, Education Central, Business Central, study rooms, and the Indiana Room, a special collection of materials that focus on local and regional history. Available for public use, EVPL Central also features the Browning Rooms, a conference room, and a large group room.

Upcoming events

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Early Voting
Thu, Oct 08, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
What Scares You? Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A... more
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A psychological thrill that can’t be escaped. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10am- 4pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Drawing Club
Thu, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let... more
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let your creativity flow without pressure for perfection.
Early Voting
Fri, Oct 09, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
What Scares You? Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A... more
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A psychological thrill that can’t be escaped. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10am- 4pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Baby & Me
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
READ Center - River Room
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver.
Early Voting
Mon, Oct 12, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
Sensational Sensory Play
Mon, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Our Sensory Play Program offers fun, hands-on activities that stimulate children's senses.
What Scares You? Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Mon, Oct 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A... more
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A psychological thrill that can’t be escaped. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10am- 4pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Oct 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game... more
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game consoles: Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox 360, Wii, GameCube and PlayStation 2.
Early Voting
Tue, Oct 13, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
Storytime
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through... more
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
What Scares You? Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A... more
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A psychological thrill that can’t be escaped. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10am- 4pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Yarn Painting
Tue, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Café
Learn about the art traditions of the Huichol people and create your own yarn painting
Early Voting
Wed, Oct 14, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
What Scares You? Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A... more
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A psychological thrill that can’t be escaped. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10am- 4pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Play & Learn
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play... more
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Slime Time
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Learn about the science behind slime and mix up your own custom creation from our... more
Learn about the science behind slime and mix up your own custom creation from our top-secret recipe. Registration required.
Early Voting
Thu, Oct 15, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
What Scares You? Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A... more
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A psychological thrill that can’t be escaped. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10am- 4pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Drawing Club
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let... more
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let your creativity flow without pressure for perfection.
What's Cooking? - Book Discussion
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Group Meeting Room
A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss... more
A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss with other passionate home cooks.
Early Voting
Fri, Oct 16, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
What Scares You? Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A... more
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A psychological thrill that can’t be escaped. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10am- 4pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Baby & Me
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
READ Center - River Room
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver.
Unlocking your Past - How to Become a Better Genealogist
Fri, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Group Meeting Room
We will be showing two taped genealogy webinars: (1) Unlocking Your Roots: Starting Your... more
We will be showing two taped genealogy webinars: (1) Unlocking Your Roots: Starting Your Genealogy Journey--1-2:20 and (2) Cluster Research or Discovering you are Related to the Whole Block 2:30-3:20.
Origami Club
Fri, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Group Meeting Room
Learn and share the love of paper folding
Beyond the Family Tree - An Introduction to Oral History for Genealogy
Fri, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:20pm
This presentation explores the fundamentals of oral history and how intentional... more
This presentation explores the fundamentals of oral history and how intentional interviewing can uncover context, culture, and connections that traditional records may miss.
Researching Your Revolutionary War Soldier - A Case Study
Fri, Oct 16, 7:30pm - 8:20pm
This lecture aims to examine types of service, compiled military service records, pension... more
This lecture aims to examine types of service, compiled military service records, pension applications, settled accounts, and others can be found using a step-by-step methodology in a case study.
Design Time
Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Kick-start your creativity with a different activity each month!
Early Voting
Mon, Oct 19, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
What Scares You? Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A... more
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A psychological thrill that can’t be escaped. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10am- 4pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game... more
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game consoles: Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox 360, Wii, GameCube and PlayStation 2.
Paws for Tales
Mon, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
READ Center - River Room
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Oakley.
Early Voting
Tue, Oct 20, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
Storytime - Guest Reader: The Well Market + Refillery
Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through... more
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime with a special guest reader! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
What Scares You? Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A... more
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A psychological thrill that can’t be escaped. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10am- 4pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Christian Fiction Book Discussion
Tue, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Group Meeting Room
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a Christian Fiction Book Discussion.
Minecraft
Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Block out an hour of your day with a session of Minecraft! We will be entering the world of... more
Block out an hour of your day with a session of Minecraft! We will be entering the world of Minecraft to build and explore with others on laptops. Registration Required. Designed for ages 6-12.
Financial Wellness and Empowerment - Presented by EVPL and Fifth Third
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Group Meeting Room
Join EVPL librarians along with representatives from Fifth Third for FREE financial... more
Join EVPL librarians along with representatives from Fifth Third for FREE financial wellness and empowerment. Registration is suggested. Open this event for more info!
Early Voting
Wed, Oct 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
What Scares You? Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A... more
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A psychological thrill that can’t be escaped. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10am- 4pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Play & Learn
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play... more
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Homeschool Hangout - Brown Bag Art Journals
Wed, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Café
Teens 12-18 are invited to make friends, build skills, and learn about the library through... more
Teens 12-18 are invited to make friends, build skills, and learn about the library through new activities the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
Halloween Fest!
Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Come celebrate Halloween with games, a special craft, treats, photo ops, special prizes,... more
Come celebrate Halloween with games, a special craft, treats, photo ops, special prizes, and more at our annual Halloween Fest! Costumes are encouraged!
Early Voting
Thu, Oct 22, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
What Scares You? Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A... more
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A psychological thrill that can’t be escaped. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10am- 4pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Drawing Club
Thu, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let... more
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let your creativity flow without pressure for perfection.
Rescheduled
What's Cooking? - Book Discussion
Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Thursday, October 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss... more
A book club, but for cookbooks! Try out a different recipe each month, and come to discuss with other passionate home cooks.
Early Voting
Fri, Oct 23, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
What Scares You? Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Fri, Oct 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A... more
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A psychological thrill that can’t be escaped. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10am- 4pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Baby & Me
Fri, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
READ Center - River Room
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver.
Early Voting
Sat, Oct 24, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
Pumpkin Decorating
Sat, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Decorate a pumpkin as your favorite children's book or movie character! Paint it, dress it,... more
Decorate a pumpkin as your favorite children's book or movie character! Paint it, dress it, and accessorize it, then take it home to display and celebrate the season. Registration required.
Early Voting
Mon, Oct 26, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
What Scares You? Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Mon, Oct 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A... more
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A psychological thrill that can’t be escaped. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10am- 4pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game... more
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game consoles: Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox 360, Wii, GameCube and PlayStation 2.
Early Voting
Tue, Oct 27, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
What Scares You? Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A... more
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A psychological thrill that can’t be escaped. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10am- 4pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Spooky Storytime
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Join us for special spooky stories, songs, and rhymes, as we build early literacy skills... more
Join us for special spooky stories, songs, and rhymes, as we build early literacy skills and celebrate Halloween during storytime! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Costumes welcome.
Artist Trading Card Creation Studio
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Café
Artists of all experience levels are invited to create pocket sized works of art to trade... more
Artists of all experience levels are invited to create pocket sized works of art to trade and collect.
Early Voting
Wed, Oct 28, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
Play & Learn
Wed, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play... more
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
What Scares You? Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Wed, Oct 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A... more
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A psychological thrill that can’t be escaped. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10am- 4pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Early Voting
Thu, Oct 29, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
Family Dance Party! - Halloween Edition
Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Bring the whole family as we move & groove with spooky stories, songs, and rhymes in this... more
Bring the whole family as we move & groove with spooky stories, songs, and rhymes in this special Halloween edition of Family Dance Party! Costumes welcome.
What Scares You? Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A... more
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A psychological thrill that can’t be escaped. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10am- 4pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Drawing Club
Thu, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let... more
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let your creativity flow without pressure for perfection.
EVPL Theatre Workshop - Intermediate Level: Ages 9-12
Thu, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Learn all about scene work, blocking with direction, and the stage layout!
Board Game Social Hour - Spooky Edition!
Thu, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Small Group Room 2E
Take a break from the daily grind and enjoy an evening of board games, conversation, and... more
Take a break from the daily grind and enjoy an evening of board games, conversation, and connection.
Early Voting
Fri, Oct 30, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
What Scares You? Exhibit - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rotunda Meeting Room
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A... more
A spooky story that you cannot forget. A frightening encounter in a haunted house. A psychological thrill that can’t be escaped. Exhibit is open Monday-Friday from 10am- 4pm. It is CLOSED on weekends.
Baby & Me - Spooky Edition!
Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
READ Center - River Room
Celebrate Halloween with this special edition of Baby & Me! Share themed songs and rhymes... more
Celebrate Halloween with this special edition of Baby & Me! Share themed songs and rhymes while bonding with your baby. For children ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver. Costumes encouraged!
What Scares You? Exhibit Reception - sponsored by the EVPL Foundation
Fri, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
The public is invited to a reception with the artists on Friday, October 30 from 4:00-5:30... more
The public is invited to a reception with the artists on Friday, October 30 from 4:00-5:30 pm in the EVPL Central Rotunda.
Early Voting
Sat, Oct 31, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
Community Art Swap
Sun, Nov 01, All day
Popular Materials Center
Build your collection of local handmade art by trading some of your own! The community art... more
Build your collection of local handmade art by trading some of your own! The community art swap is designed for small, flat artworks no more than 4"x6".
Veteran's Honor Tree and Evansville in WW2 Exhibit
Mon, Nov 02, All day
Lobby
Come honor our veterans by visiting the Veteran's Honor Tree on the 2nd floor of Central.... more
Come honor our veterans by visiting the Veteran's Honor Tree on the 2nd floor of Central. It will be up from 11/2 to 11/12. Also, the Evansville in WW2 exhibit will be in the first floor lobby.
Early Voting
Mon, Nov 02, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in... more
Democracy requires participation. This voting center is for adults registered to vote in Vanderburgh County.
Teen Gaming
Mon, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game... more
We offer a variety of video, board, and card games for you and your friends to play! Game consoles: Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox 360, Wii, GameCube and PlayStation 2.
Paws for Tales
Mon, Nov 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
READ Center - River Room
Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Oakley.
Light Up the Library: Diwali Crafts
Tue, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with a fun, hands-on craft! Children will create... more
Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with a fun, hands-on craft! Children will create a colorful light-themed project while learning about the traditions and symbolism of this joyful holiday.
Play & Learn
Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play... more
Grow early literacy skills with stories, group learning activities, and plenty of open play time! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Health Information Tables
Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Receive health information to help keep you and your family healthy.
Homeschool Hangout - Diwali Rangoli Inspired Rice Painting
Wed, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Browning Meeting Room B
Teens 12-18 are invited to make friends, build skills, and learn about the library through... more
Teens 12-18 are invited to make friends, build skills, and learn about the library through new activities the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
Pokémon Club
Wed, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
READ Center - River Room
Drifloon over to the library and join us the first Wednesday of every month to celebrate... more
Drifloon over to the library and join us the first Wednesday of every month to celebrate all things Pokémon! Intended for grades 2nd-6th.
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Group Meeting Room
Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month for an illuminating nonfiction book discussion!
Family Dance Party!
Thu, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
READ Center - River Room
Bring the whole family and join us as we move & groove to old classics and new favorites!
Drawing Club
Thu, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Café
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let... more
Novices and seasoned artists alike are invited to Drawing Club, a space where you can let your creativity flow without pressure for perfection.
Classic Film Series
Thu, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Browning Meeting Rooms A And B
Come join us the first Thursday of every month for respected masterpieces, underrated gems,... more
Come join us the first Thursday of every month for respected masterpieces, underrated gems, and fan favorites, projected on a wall-sized screen. Free popcorn and soda at every film.
Friday Morning with Patchwork - Free Blood Pressure checks
Fri, Nov 06, 9:30am - 11:30am
Lobby
Registered nurses provide free blood pressure screenings and simple health information.
Baby & Me
Fri, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
READ Center - River Room
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more
Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver.
Origami Club
Fri, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Group Meeting Room
Learn and share the love of paper folding
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